Operations Training Partner
Date: Feb 2, 2026
Location: MINOOKA, IL, US, 60447-9998
Company: Grainger Businesses
Work Location Type: Onsite
Req Number 327303
About Grainger
W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.
Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $61,800.00 to $102,900.00.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
- 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
- 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
- Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.
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The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.
The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.
This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.
The Operations Training Partner is proactive, improvement‑driven, and thrives in fast‑moving environments, building capability, confidence, and performance across the Distribution Center network. In this role, the Operations Training Partner can deliver high‑quality training while overseeing trainer certification and supporting essential learning experiences. Using data to drive results, the Operations Training Partner elevates training effectiveness and adapts quickly as business needs evolve, staying confident and organized. This role will partner closely with site leadership, frontline teams, and the Operations Support Training & Communications Team to solve problems and ensure training is standardized, measurable, and aligned with business goals. This role will be onsite at ILDC in Minooka, Il.
- Facilitates and delivers instructor-led and blended training sessions to supported business units, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Supports ongoing development of trainers.
- Maintains accurate training records using learning management systems and operational systems; track participation and report on training outcomes.
- Assists in conducting training needs assessments to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
- Collaborates with site leadership and the Communications Team to uphold training standards and share best practices.
- Gathers and analyzes feedback from trainees and trainers to support continuous improvement of training content and delivery.
- Adapts training materials for diverse audiences and learning styles, ensuring accessibility and engagement.
- Proactively addresses training needs with adaptability and a focus on creating a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Human Resources, Organization Development, Education, Adult Education or related field required
- 2+ years in adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies required
- Experience assessing and responding to training needs with empathy, patience, and adaptability, creating inclusive and effective learning environments.
- Experience facilitating and coaching in train-the-trainer contexts.
- Experience translating operational procedures into actionable training materials.
- Spanish language proficiency is preferred.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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